BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF HUTCHINSON
Four Hutchinson teens returned this summer with new skills and inspiration after attending Eagle U, the nation’s premier youth success and leadership retreat.
Participants included Graciela Medina, the Boys & Girls Club’s 2025 Youth of the Year; Gabe Marcum, a past Junior Youth of the Year; Danny Boone, Vision Leader and longtime Club member; and Clancy Cox of Hutchinson High School.
Over the course of five days, the students took part in an intensive program designed to give them what organizers call “a seven-year head start” on their futures. Sessions focused on career planning, public speaking, networking, goal setting, and one-on-one mentorship through roundtables with accomplished professionals.
The retreat emphasizes not only academic and career preparation but also personal growth and leadership. Organizers say students leave with a clear plan for success, a stronger sense of confidence, and meaningful connections with mentors.
Boys & Girls Club leaders say they are proud of the teens’ dedication and growth. “These young leaders are building the foundation to become role models in every arena of life,” the organization said in a statement.